Ok who is going to watch Survivor with me?

Lex did catch a nasty intestinal parasite in Survivor: Africa. I think there have been others, but can't pull them out of my head at the moment. All I can remember now is that Probst, in Season 1, got a jellyfish sting to the nuts.

What I'd like to see is one tribe from Day 1. Draw lots to divide into teams for each challenge until halfway through, where it switches to individual challenges. You'd have to be on good terms with everyone, since you'd never know who was going to Tribal Council with you until teams were picked for that week's Immunity Challenge. Get rid of Redemption Island - I miss the fights over who gets reward. Maybe one hidden immunity idol and when it's gone, it's gone.

Gawd, that was horrible!

Ozzy made a very strategic move by arranging to be sent to RI.  He left the game still liked and appreciated by his team mates and lives without stress in an environment he seems to enjoy.  When Ozzy rejoins the tribe most of the strong players will have been either voted off or exhausted by the stress of the social game.  He has a real shot at winning.

Ozzy is better liked the less he is with the tribe.  Also he will be in better physical shape than the other contestants.  Just look at the size of the fish he catches for himself vs the tiny fish the tribe catches and has to share.

I was so glad to see Cochran leave. It would be a sad twist if he beat Ozzie. It will be interesting, and perhaps telling, to see what sort of challenge they will give them.

I remember Ozzies first season and his unbelievable physical skill in the contests. Remember the water polo game that he won for his team nearly single handedly when his teammates couldn't keep up. 

I have to say that Coach is playing a much smarter game than he has previously. I know there is some sociological explanation as to why he is followed nearly without question. I would want him out of there as soon as possible or like someone said it is his for the losing. 

Is it still survivor or "Camp Luxe" now? I wonder if there were some threats of law suits for damaging contestants health. Some disclaimers won't hold up if there is negligence shown. 

Laters GInger

That water in Africa was frightening.  They had serious trouble with dehydration in Guatemala.

OK. I guess I wasn't as torn as I thought I was, because when it looked like Cochran might beat Ozzy, I was suddenly rooting for Ozzy. Also didn't believe for a minute they'd dump Brandon over Edna. Coach probably thinks she's a guaranteed vote for him at Final Tribal, but he may be sadly underestimating how upset she is. And, wow! Probst still managed to shoehorn in a reference to Russell, even though he wasn't there *gags* And even Brandon's dad thinks he's nuts. Good times.

I have watched all of the seasons and I think this is one of the most boring-est ones Don't know why but I usually look forward to Wed, but not this season,maybe it is the people I think they need to change a few things back to the way they use to be.

Nancy

I used to absolutely love Survivor but I could care less this season I don't like redemption as it takes away from the game.  I wish they would go back to basics or do one complete tribe and see how people pair up and make alliances.  That being said I would rather see Ozzy win as he has always been a real competitor, not so great on the social but I do like him, if I was stranded on an island he'd be the one I'd want standing next to me.

Do you think though that Coach will try to explain it as a grand plan with Brandon now dueling with Ozzy?

I agree, most boring survivor ever.    

I haven't been on in a while.   I will agree with you, this is one of the worst seasons I've seen in a long, long time.  My daughter and I were watching trying to decide who we liked and both decided we didn't care for any of the remaining contestants.  If I had to choose it would be Ozzy only because he has played the game to win.  I don't like anything about the way he has acted or played, but has played to win.  As for the pray to decide who goes home tonight crap with Coaches group, I think they've overused the whole god angle.  There isn't one of them that hasn't lied, bullied, been mean spirited, etc, but if they pray about it they figure all is well.  I don't think so.  This is a game for a million dollars, out wit, out smart, out play, not out pray, be nice, don't lie and be honest.

Let's hope next season is worth watching.

Jenn

Finale tonight!

Checked theme for next season, looks like men vs. women but on the same beach in Samoa - that's what I read.

I think Coach choked those last few days and esp. during the (bitter, bitter) jury questioning. He wanted to have it both ways, making agreements he knew he had no intention of keeping (unless you believe his confessionals where he "agonized" over the back-stabbing we all knew he was going to do), while lamenting that they would be angry over his two-faced behavior. Betrayal is angsty hard, y'all! 

I liked the editing where Rick was talking about Coach squirming and wiggling to avoid telling a direct lie, and then cutting to Coach hemming and hawing, making a face and not answering, or shrugging and turning away. Sorry, dude, you don't get credit for playing the game 'honorably' just because you didn't directly lie (although, ironically, he did that, too). There are lies of commission (direct falsehood) and lies of omission (where you avoid revealing something to give a false impression). I really did agree with him being taken to task over using a semblance of religion to deceive and advance himself in the game. No, it's not against the rules, but others also have the right to think you're a slimy hypocrite for doing so.*

*I wouldn't have had a problem with him lying, deceiving, etc. except that he kept hammering on that "I'm an honorable man with integrity" and giving assurances that he was a true Christian warrior/brother/fellow Christian only so they would believe his lies.

I'm not sure whether Sophie stepped up her game by owning her actions and being consistent, or whether she just looked good by comparison to those in the final tribal council with her.